#530: Annual Holiday Reminder: You Don’t Have to “Celebrate” With People Who Treat You Like Crap

December 17, 2013December 11, 2019 ~ JenniferP ~ 155 Comments

Dear Captain Awkward. You have advised that a person does not “owe” anyone else their time, friendship, or anything, and I agree with this. However, I am struggling with being on the receiving end of this. My mother-in-law stopped speaking to me. And I feel SO MUCH anger and hurt over this; I have been … Continue reading #530: Annual Holiday Reminder: You Don’t Have to “Celebrate” With People Who Treat You Like Crap

#353 & #354: Bathrooms, Butts, and Boundaries

September 17, 2012July 17, 2018 ~ JenniferP ~ 268 Comments

Thanks to everyone who came to yesterday's gelato-eating and gab session. The best part was sitting at the table and being able to identify who was there for the meetup by their 1) excellent fashion choices 2) friendly demeanor and 3) carrying-of-books. I'm sure we'll do other Chicago-based events, though as a reminder, you don't … Continue reading #353 & #354: Bathrooms, Butts, and Boundaries

#309 & #310: The Broken Record

July 23, 2012March 7, 2019 ~ JenniferP ~ 107 Comments

Dear Captain Awkward, I need a second opinion. I'm at my wits end as to how to address something that has become a large problem with my boyfriend. My friends are no, help; I've gotten lucky, landed a good, caring boy, how could I have problems, lalalala-I-can't-hear-you. I'm glad they approve of him, since I … Continue reading #309 & #310: The Broken Record